SC says eco-sensitive zone 'essential' in protected forests, national sanctuaries

Jun 03, 2022

New Delhi [India], June 3 : The Supreme Court on Friday directed that each protected forest and national sanctuary must have an eco-sensitive zone...

92 Eco-Sensitive Zones, 2 Ecologically Sensitive Areas notified in 13 states

Mar 23, 2023

"As part of the wildlife conservation strategy, in the year 2002, it was decided that an area around each protected area requires to be...

Centre will protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to be expanded

Dec 24, 2025

In a significant step towards conservation and protection of the entire Aravalli Range stretching from Delhi to Gujarat from illegal mining, the Union Ministry...

Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla writes to PM Modi, demands "No war zone and protected status" for Golden Temple

Jun 03, 2025

"I earnestly appeal to the Government of India to initiate steps for NO WAR ZONE and protected status to Sri Harmandir Sahib, under a...

TN: Villagers oppose tungsten mining in Arithapatti, urge govt to declare Biodiversity Park

Dec 11, 2024

Following the passage of a special resolution in the Tamil Nadu assembly opposing the tungsten mining project, farmers and members of the Anti-Tungsten Mining...

Kerala doctor murder: IMA urges CM Vijayan for ordinance to protect health workers

May 11, 2023

"Doctors under the leadership of IMA met Kerala CM at his chamber. We have demanded an ordinance immediately regarding hospital protection within a time...